Non-Student Applications
We want to provide a range of opportunities as well as host the highest quality non-professional work in Cambridge and the local area.
We welcome applications from all, regardless of experience. The only thing you need to apply is a creative idea and a passion to see it through.
We do not commission productions and are led by the applications we receive.
Non-Student Application Form
Information
Seasons
We programme Autumn, Spring and Summer Seasons. The seasons are ten to twelve weeks long and are based around University of Cambridge terms.
Applications
We accept non-student applications throughout the year and programme shows on a rolling basis.
Autumn 2023
Applications for shows in Autumn 2023 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Available weeks for programming at the Corpus Playroom include:
- w/b Sunday 03 September 2023
- w/b Sunday 10 September 2023
- w/b Sunday 17 September 2023
Spring 2024
Applications for shows in Spring 2024 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Available weeks for programming at the Corpus Playroom include:
- w/b Sunday 24 March 2024
- w/b Sunday 07 April 2024
- w/b Sunday 14 April 2024
- w/b Sunday 21 April 2024
Summer 2024
Applications for shows in Summer 2024 will be reviewed from June 2023.
Available weeks for programming at the ADC Theatre and Corpus Playroom include:
- w/b Sunday 26 May 2024 (Corpus Playroom only)
- w/b Sunday 02 June 2024 (Corpus Playroom only)
- w/b Sunday 30 June 2024
- w/b Sunday 07 July 2024
- w/b Sunday 14 July 2024
- w/b Sunday 21 July 2024
Winter 2024/25
Applications for shows in Winter 2024/25 will be reviewed from February 2024.
Available weeks for programming at the ADC Theatre and Corpus Playroom include:
- w/b Sunday 08 December 2024
- w/b Sunday 15 December 2024
- w/b Sunday 05 January 2025
- w/b Sunday 12 January 2025
Venues
The ADC Theatre auditorium has a capacity of 228 and usually hosts two shows a night during University Term, at 7.45pm and 11.00pm. The Larkum Studio (capacity 40) and ADC Bar (capacity 50) can also be used for performances. We also programme the Corpus Playroom (capacity 80).
Hire Charges
Our venues are normally hired on a box office split, with an additional box office commission. Our current venue hire charge is 37% of gross ticket sales, and our box office commission charge is 9% of gross ticket sales. Both figures are subject to VAT.
Questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact applications@adctheatre.com
Please note that we are unlikely to programme shows which have already been staged at the ADC Theatre or Corpus Playroom in the last five years. You can view a full history of shows across our venues on Camdram.